Applied Mechanics - Engineering

Q1:

The ratio of the reactions RA and RB of a simply supported beam shown in below figure is

A 0.50

B 0.40

C 0.67

D 1.00

E 1.50

ANS:D - 1.00

RB*8 = (5*2)+(4*5)+(3*6).

RB = 6, RA = 6.

RA/RB = 6/6 = 1.